California updates the illnesses and deaths linked to wild mushrooms in that state. The last update, on January 20, 2026, stated that 39 people had been sickened by the mushrooms. At that time, no deaths were reported. As of May 11, 2026, there are now 47 people who have been sickened by these mushrooms. Four people have died, and at least four people have required liver transplants. Eight cases have been reported in the last four weeks, in a time frame that is past the normal peak season. Usually, there are only five or fewer cases of mushroom poisoning reported each year in that state. The patient age range is from 19 months to 84 years. There are individual cases and cases within families. The patients speak these languages: Spanish, Mam (indigenous Mayan language), Mixteco … [Read more...]
California Wild Death Cap Mushrooms Sicken 39 People
California wild Death Cap mushrooms have sickened at least 39 people and killed three, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Foraging for wild mushrooms can be dangerous, especially for the inexperienced. The problem is that poisonous wild mushrooms can look much like edible mushrooms. Illness onset dates range from November 18, 2025 to January 18, 2026. The counties where patients live include Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Sonoma. About 60% of the patients spoke Spanish as their primary language. During California's rainy season, wild mushrooms start to grow in many areas of the state. The two most toxic are the Death Cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides) and the Western … [Read more...]
Wild Mushrooms Sicken 21 in California With Amatoxin Poisoning
Wild mushrooms have sickened 21 people in California with amatoxin poisoning, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Those sickened have severe liver damage, and one adult died. The patients include adults and children. Significant clusters are in the San Francisco Bay and Monterey areas, although the risk is statewide. Dr. Erica Pan, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, said in a statement, "Death cap mushrooms contain potentially deadly toxins that can lead to liver failure. Because the death cap can easily be mistaken for edible safe mushrooms, we advise the public not to forage for wild mushrooms at all during this high-risk season." Mushroom identification can be tricky, and even experts can be fooled. Many toxic mushrooms such as the death … [Read more...]
LLK Needle Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
LLK Needle Mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is LLK Trading of Linden, New Jersey. The recalled Needle Mushrooms were distributed to Bally Produce Corp. in Maspeth, New York, and then sold to DATANG SUPERMARKET INC. The recalled product is LLK Needle Mushrooms that are packaged in a 200 gram plastic bag that is clear on the top, showing the mushrooms, with a blue bottom with printing in green and red. No UPC number or best by date were mentioned in the recall notice. The recall was triggered when routine testing by the FDA revealed the presence of the pathogen in a sample of the mushrooms. Distribution of these … [Read more...]
Aunt Mid’s and Peeters Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
Aunt Mid's and Peeters mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited of Charing Cross Ontario, Canada. These mushrooms were sold at the retail level in the states of Michigan and Ohio. The recalled products include Aunt Mid's Fresh Sliced Mushrooms that are packaged in a 227 gram flat blue plastic package. The UPC number UPC 0 33383 676005 is on the top of the package, and the best before date is 25JL04 on the side. Also recalled is Peeters Mushrooms Farm Cremini Sliced that are also packaged in a 227 gram flat black plastic package. The UPC number for this item is 0 68414 96960 3 … [Read more...]
Peeters Sliced Mushrooms Recalled in Canada For Listeria
Peeters Sliced Mushrooms are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited. These mushrooms were sold at the retail level in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The recalled products include Thin Sliced Mushrooms packaged in 2.27 kilogram packages. There is no UPC number, and code is 175 190. Also recalled is Thick Sliced Mushrooms, also sold in 2.27 kilograms containers, with no UPC number and code 175 190. Peeters Mushroom Farm Sliced Mushrooms are included in this recall. They were packaged in 227 gram containers, with UPC number 0 33383 67600 5 and best before date 25JL04. Finally, Peeters … [Read more...]
Diamond Shruumz Contain Muscimol From Amanita Mushrooms
Diamond Shruumz contain muscimol, a chemical found in Amanita mushrooms. Those products, which include chocolate bars, cones, and gummies, have now been recalled. Thirty-nine people are sick after eating these products, and 23 of those patients have been hospitalized. The recalling firm is Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Anna, California. Symptoms suffered by the patients include seizures, agitation, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, abnormal heart rates, high blood pressure, and low blood pressure. According to the National Institutes of Health, muscimol is classified as an acute toxic compound. It is a strong central nervous system depressant, and can cause neurotoxic effects and convulsions. The recall notice … [Read more...]
President’s Choice White Sliced Mushrooms Recalled For Listeria
President's Choice White Sliced Mushrooms are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Loblaw Companies Ltd. The recalled product was sold to the general public at the retail level, to industry, hostels, restaurants, and institutions, and were warehoused in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. They may also have been sold in other provinces and territories. The recalled product is President's Choice White Sliced Mushrooms that are packaged in 454 gram boxes with a clear plastic overlay. The UPC number that is printed on the product label is 0 60383 05934 7, and the code on the item is 2023 OC 30 CM. If you … [Read more...]
Chang Farm Soybean Sprouts Added to Listeria Recall
Chang Farm soybean sprouts have been added to the recall of Mung bean sprouts for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The original recall, which was issued on May 8, 2023, was for 10 pound and 12 ounce bags of the Mung bean sprouts. No illnesses have been reported to the company date in connection with the consumption of these sprouts. The recalling firm is Chang Farm of Whatley, Massachusetts. The recalled products include Bean Sprouts in 10 pound bags and bag in box, Nature's Wonder Premium Beans Sprouts that are packaged in 12 ounce bags with UPC number 815098001330, and Nature's Wonder Premium Soybean Sprouts that are packaged in a 12 ounce bag with UPC number 815098001347. The sprouts were distributed to retail stores and wholesalers in these states: Massachusetts, … [Read more...]
Dave’s Sushi Food Poisoning Outbreak Sickens Customers
A Dave's Sushi food poisoning outbreak has sickened an undetermined number of customers, according to news reports and the Gallatin City-Council Health Department. One man has died, but the cause of death has not yet been determined and that death has not been linked to the restaurant. The restaurant is located at 115 North Bozeman Avenue in Bozeman, Montana. The health department was told about the outbreak on April 17, 2023, and inspected the restaurant on April 18, 2023. The restaurant is closed while officials investigate. That inspection found four food safety violations on April 18. The violations were for inadequate temperature control, with spicy salmon at 46°F, and salmon Inure at 45°F. Any food between 40°F and 140°F can cause illness because that temperature range is … [Read more...]
